Twenty five years before, in 2000, a few socially conscious persons dreamt of empowering tribal students from Himalayan region, with computer education and good human values that must make them serve India better.
The people behind this idea were Mr F.C. Kohli, former Vice Chairman TCS, Prof Ashok Jhunjhunwala (IIT Madras and our present Chairman ), Tarun Vijay ( then a journalist- who later became MP ), Dr Vidya Mysore Srinivas, ( educationist), Mr Rajesh Kalra ( then editor in chief Times of India Internet , and Executive Chairman, Asianet News Network, Mr Rakesh Oberai, Industrialist & philanthropist , Mr Anurag Sangal, CA and Educationist, Mr Vinod Kalra, Financial adviser and social activist, Mrs Chhaya Khanna, illustrious architect and principal of renowned school The Scholar Homes, Dr Kunwar Rajendra, an illustrious alumni and civil engineer from Roorkee University and Prof. Emeritus IT, Michigan State University, Mr. J.B. Pawsey, a man of highest integrity education and highly awarded top officer of survey of India and many others.
The idea was formalized as Information Technology Institute for the Tribes of India (ITITI )- and the school as Doon Sanskriti School, as an educational initiative to empower tribal children of India, specially drawn drawn from the entire Himalayan region with an obvious focus on North east, Ladakh, Himanchal Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand. Bhutan remains out dream area to train children to join the mainstream of the global youth leaders.
Shri F.C. Kohli welcoming Indian Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee on the inauguration day in Dehradun on 20th December, 2004
Over the years, since our founding day, many prominent persons in fields as varied as their personalities have visited our campus in Dehradun, met the children and signed our "Visitors Book. We are truly humbled that all of them have praised the school and commended the efforts of our hard working staff and management. These are the words that have inspired us to do more and keep going. "
"The Idea of this kind of an institute itself evoked a lot of interest and I was very excited about coming here. And now that I'm here, I am so happy to see the possibilities that this institute has created for so many children from so many different parts of the country. A BEATIFUL EFFORT! Wish the ITITI family all the very best in this noble endeavour." - Ms Ekta, Azim Premji Foundation
"I saw the talents of children different tribal regions. What a beautiful endeavour. Heartiest Congratulations to the ITITI family." - Shri Harbansh Kapoor
"I have had the occasion to visit this institution after a lapse of two years. I'm really impressed with the overall development that has taken place during the past two years. The students have much better living facilities. The number of staff has increased and I have no doubt that quality of academics has improved. With the new constructions coming up fast, I hope that this institute will emerge as a unique and prime institute of Dehradun and country. My best wishes for the realisation of the dreams of Tarunji." - Thupsay Chhewang, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha)
"I visited ITITI, Jhajra, Dehradun on 10/12/18, and went to students and Shri Tarun Vijayji. The education and skill development activities being imparted under the visionary leadership of Shri Tarun Vijayji are helping the tribal students of North-East region in empowering them. The dedicated efforts made by the institute in career building of tribal students is really remarkable. I wish my good wishes and assure that KVK, Dhakrani will provide all kinds of technical support." - Dr. S.S. Singh, KVK, Dhakrani, Dehradun